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2001: Talented cornerback who had a solid first season at Missouri ... a tough competitor and a physical corner ... intercepted two passes while breaking up 12 ... made 24 tackles on the season ... missed the first two games with a shoulder injury, but did not take long to make his presence felt in his Missouri debut ... intercepted an Eric Crouch pass in just his second play from scrimmage in a Tiger uniform against Nebraska ... his other interception came in the season finale against Michigan State ... had a career-high seven tackles against Colorado ... broke up two passes against Kansas, both of them in the end zone preventing touchdowns.
CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO: Played for the two-time national champions ... a pre-season All-American selection and two-time all-conference pick ... had six interceptions last season, returning four of them for touchdowns ... had two INTs as a freshman ... team captain last year ... also ran track ... JUCO coach – George Rush.
HIGH SCHOOL: Palo Alto High School MVP is senior season, earning all-C.C.S. and All-Bay Area honors ... recorded nine interceptions as a senior, returning three for touchdowns ... also played wide receiver, registering 32 catches for 810 yards in his career …also a track star, lettering all four years and was a two-time team MVP ... played basketball as well.
PERSONAL: majoring in general agriculture... son of Ronald and Barbara Jones ... born Aug. 3, 1980.
